April 10, 2014 — The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a legal petition asking the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to prohibit fishing for Pacific bluefin tuna.
Pacific bluefin has suffered a 96 percent decline since large-scale fishing began, triggering a requirement for the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) to recommend new regulations for managing the fishery by 8 April. According to the center, PFMC decline to take any action.